CaterBid’s Father’s Day Tips!

Hello everyone! As we’re sure all of you are aware, this Sunday, June 19th is Father’s Day! Last month, we shared some fun ideas for those unsure of what to do with Mom. This month, we cannot forget about our dads on their special day! Check out CaterBid’s list of fun things to do with Dad below:
1. Start the day off by surprising your father with a hearty, delicious breakfast of steak and eggs!
2. Visit a place that you and your father have never been to. Whether it’s a local museum, restaurant, landmark, etc. it will be a very memorable experience for the both of you!
3. Make your father a handwritten, personalized card that expresses your gratitude to him for being in your life!
4. Bake your dad his favorite dessert! For extra quality time, have him assist you in the kitchen. Halley’s dad’s favorite dessert is Coconut Creme Pie! You can find her recipe below:
Filling:
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Meringue:
• 3 large egg whites
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
Prep:
• Prepare and bake Piecrust in a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate. Cool completely on a wire rack.
• To prepare filling, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and eggs in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
• Heat milk and coconut milk over medium-high heat in a small, heavy saucepan to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Gradually add hot milk mixture to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Place mixture in pan; cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 10 minutes), stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat. Spoon custard into a bowl; place bowl in a large ice-filled bowl for 10 minutes or until custard comes to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Remove bowl from ice. Stir in extracts; spoon mixture into prepared crust. Cover and chill 8 hours or until firm.
• Preheat broiler.
• To prepare meringue, place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Combine 2/3 cup sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238°. Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form.
• Spread meringue over chilled pie, and sprinkle with coconut. Broil for 1 minute or until meringue is lightly browned; cool 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve immediately.
Have a fun and happy father’s day!


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